Virginia Tech

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Human-Computer Interaction (CHCI) within the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the Writer and Social Media Coordinator will generate stories and social media content for the center and collaborate across colleges, departments, and central communications to elevate the center’s brand. The ideal team player will be responsible for the development of research-based content and analyzing metrics using social platform analytics to make improvements towards center goals. As required, position engages with the Marketing and Communications team in the Office for Research and Innovation.

This position requires both independent thinking and coordination of projects from concept to completion across university channels while adhering to university social media standards and policies.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Storytelling & Content Writing

• Research, write, and edit human-interest stories, success stories, and mission-aligned content for the center’s website and social media platforms.
• Proactively collaborate with faculty and students to gather information and generate ideas and content for stories and marketing.
• Collaborate with the ICAT and Office of Research (ORI) communications teams to align stories with brand messaging and campaign goals.

Social Media Management

• Develop and execute a social media content calendar across platforms (e.g., Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky).
• Create or coordinate visuals, graphics, and captions that align with each story or campaign.
• Monitor platforms for engagement, respond to messages and comments, and foster community interaction.
• Track performance metrics and prepare monthly social media and content performance reports.
• Capture and lightly edit short form videos suitable for social media

This year-round part-time position will work approximately 20 hours per week, primarily on campus with potential for some telework availability. As business needs demand, the Writer and Social Media Coordinator should have the availability to occasionally work some evenings, weekends, and hours outside of the traditional workday.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in content creation, storytelling, social media management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills with an aptitude for narrative storytelling.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Bluesky, including their content-engagement and monitoring tools
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong professional communication and collaboration skills

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$21.25 - $25 per hour

Hours per week

up to 20 hours per week

Review Date

September 29, 2025

Additional Information

Applicants will be required to provide work samples as part of the application process including examples of both:

• News story or written content sample
• Professional social media posts

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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